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Forjães Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 839 |
| Male Population | 402 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 437 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.8% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 40.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Freiria |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.60592, -8.74289 |
| Postal Codes | 4740 |
Map of Forjães
Interactive Map
Forjães Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 893 | 1,010 | 1,059 | 1,082 | 839 | 805 | 766 |
| Population Density | 621.2 / km² | 702.6 / km² | 736.7 / km² | 752.7 / km² | 583.7 / km² | 560 / km² | 532.9 / km² |
Forjães Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forjães | -6% | -16.9% | -20.8% |
| Braga District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Forjães Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forjães | 39.3 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Braga District | 39.3 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Forjães Population Density
Population Density: 584 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forjães | 839 | 1.438 km² | 584 / km² |
| Braga District | 824,897 | 2,706.6 km² | 305 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Forjães Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Forjães
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Forjães CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forjães | 5,082 tn | 6.06 tn | 3,535.3 tons/km² |
| Braga District | 4,985,366 tn | 6.04 tn | 1,841.9 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,082 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,535.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/15 | 1:43 AM | 3.3 | 27.3 km | 20,700 m | 4km SSW of Braga, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/10 | 11:42 PM | 3.1 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/03 | 10:53 AM | 3.1 | 89 km | 10,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/02 | 11:55 PM | 3.1 | 86 km | 11,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/02 | 11:08 AM | 3.1 | 91.6 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/01 | 10:57 PM | 3.4 | 98.3 km | 11,500 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/99 | 5:47 AM | 3.1 | 80.4 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/99 | 2:53 PM | 3 | 74 km | 14,100 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/99 | 5:52 PM | 3 | 78.3 km | 10,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/98 | 9:47 AM | 3.1 | 74.2 km | 8,300 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
Forjães
Forjães is a civil parish in the municipality of Esposende, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,767, in an area of 8.30 km².
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